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2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (33 Rentals)
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The Reserve
212 E 125th StNew York, NY 10035
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2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2593-2595 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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Uptown, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Studio Apartments | $2,724 | $2,000 | $3,770 |
| Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $1,000 | $8,500 |
| Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,136 | $1,000 | $8,415 |
| Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,450 | $1,000 | $9,660 |
| Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,043 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Uptown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,250 | $1,360 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,855. 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,321. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - B | 4BR,2BA | $1,855 |
| 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2,321 |
| Third at Bankside | SK | Studio,1BA | $2,778 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| The Smile | Studio RH Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
| 8 E 118th St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,700 |
| 182 Claremont Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,000 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY
As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.70 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath - C Model at The Reserve in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the 233 W 121st St Model at 233 W 121st St, Unit 2 starting at $4,800 with a $4.36 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - C | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 233 W 121st St, Unit 2 | 233 W 121st St | 3BR,2BA | $4.36 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.14 |
| 540 W 114th St, Unit 3 | 540 W 114th St | 2BR,1BA | $7.14 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Flex 2 / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.23 |
| The Smile | Studio Terrace | Studio ,1BA | $6.88 |
| Third at Bankside | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.54 |
| Heritage House by Outpost | Private Room | Studio ,1BA | $11.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $4,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd which is listed at $2,321, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $5,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown?
Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $2,142 which is $3,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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